Calhoun County, Georgia
2 ZIP codes · Avg score 94/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03
Water utilities serving Calhoun County's 2 ZIP codes have built a consistent compliance record — the county's above-average grade reflects years of data showing low violation rates and no systemic health concerns.
How Calhoun County Compares
How Calhoun County Compares
Calhoun County scores 19 points above the Georgia state average (75/100) and 26 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.4 (asthma 10.6%, diabetes 18.5%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $420, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.365% avg pipe failure probability
67% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $420
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
1,005 housing units in Calhoun County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).
Health Outcomes vs National Average
CDC PLACES data for Calhoun County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 4 systems in Calhoun County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edison | 1,382 | 13 |
| 2 | Arlington | 1,220 | 13 |
| 3 | Morgan State Prison | 1,651 | 2 |
| 4 | Morgan | 316 | 2 |
All ZIP Codes in Calhoun County
2 ZIP codes tracked in Calhoun County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 39866 | Morgan | 98 | A | 2 | $90K |
| 2 | 39846 | Edison | 90 | A | 13 | $79K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Calhoun County
Editorial-only picks, screened against the EPA detections on file.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 67% of homes built before 1978
Overview
Calhoun County in Georgia covers 2 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (94/100).
2 of 2 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.